Educator Accountability: Preparing for the Tough Literacy Challenges Faced by ELLs

Many schools and districts are failing to support ELL students by not providing educators with the knowledge they need to teach reading effectively. With literacy leading as the main indicator of academic success, it is crucial that educators prepare ELLs for the tough challenges they face along the path to literacy, and help these students reach literacy success.

In this podcast, Dr. Antonio Fierro shares his journey from English learner to award-winning educator. Fierro also discusses the science of reading, the crucial knowledge educators need to work effectively with ELLs, and some practical best practices in ELL literacy development.